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Técnicas de Arqueologia

Archaeological Field Techniques

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Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho n.º 7701/2016 09/06/2016

6 ECTS; 1º Ano, 1º Semestre, 27,0 TP + 27,0 TC , Cód. 3008131.

Lecturer
- Alexandra Águeda de Figueiredo (1)

(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona

Prerequisites
Not applicable

Objectives
Understand and learn the archaeological field methods. The module aims to provide students with the practical learning of the techniques of archaeological intervention, intrusive and non-intrusive, as well as the work/methods and techniques of analysis, interpretation and record.

Program
Planning and organisation
2.Assembling grid reference points. Mapping, surveying and spatial registration.
3.Open-area excavation / borehole opening
4.Data survey, Harris matrices, plans and profiles, manual and technical photographic recording techniques
5.Data treatment, study and interpretation of remains
6. Archaeographic interpretation

Evaluation Methodology
Assessment is based on a final report (50%) and performance on site (50%). The students elligible to sit the examination have to complete a written test (50%) and a practical test (50%).

Bibliography
- Barker, P. (1982). Techniques of archaeological excavation. Londres, : Batsford
- Harris, E. (1993). Princípios de Estratigrafía Arqueológica. Barcelona: Crítica, Colección Crítica Arqueologia,
- Renfrew, C. e Bahn, P. (1991). Arqueology: Theories, Methods and Practice. Londres: Thames and Hudson

Teaching Method
Theoretical classes including case study analysis. The practical component is delivered on site.

Software used in class

 

 

 


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